• Questions to ask when leasing a business space

    A major decision most business-people face is choosing to buy or lease their business space. For those who choose to lease, the leasing process can be tricky. Commercial leases tend to be long, complicated and offer less protection than residential leases. Listed below are some initial questions that our real estate lawyers encourage you to […]

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  • Meet Lift Legal

    POP QUIZ! TRUE OR FALSE: a) Lawyers are too expensive. b) Lawyers use big words unnecessarily and only other lawyers can understand the agreements they write. c) Lawyers are busy and don’t have the time to really get to know their clients. d) The best way to get what I want is to hire a […]

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  • What should be in my purchase agreement?

    I am buying a home! What should be in my purchase agreement? Although most real estate agents are very carful about completing purchase agreements on behalf of their clients, when buying at home it is still important to carefully review your purchase agreement to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Unlike the vast majority […]

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  • A message from your corporate minute book

    Does my corporation need a formal minute book? A corporation is legally required to maintain a minute book. But what is a minute book? Well, simply put, it’s a binder containing key corporate documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, notices, director’s resolutions, shareholder resolutions, share certificates, share registers, director registers, […]

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  • Does your company need a shareholders’ agreement?

    Any company with more than one shareholder should strongly consider having a unanimous shareholders’ agreement in place. At the time of incorporation, this is often far from the shareholders’ minds and may be viewed as an unnecessary start-up expense. Shareholders are often friends or family members who have a close relationship and so don’t see […]

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  • Employers Facing Uncertainty

    You are a business owner amid the chaos of COVID-19. Now what? COVID-19 has forced many Canadians to take isolating action which has developed concern over the economic wellbeing of citizens. As of March 18, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has proposed the initial response in Canada’s Economic Response Plan. This plan has generally won praise […]

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  • 4 Marketing Ideas for This Holiday Season

    As December approaches, you’ve likely noticed an increase in holiday marketing campaigns. From social media to television commercials, you’ll be unable to escape it. People love the holidays and it’s not hard to imagine why. Children look forward to receiving gifts and having freedom from school, while businesses involved in the retail industry expect productivity […]

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  • Brand Your Environment

    When people say your environment can affect who you are, it doesn’t just apply to you as a person, but it also applies to your business. People often underestimate how important the look of their workplace is. Perhaps not the cleanliness aspect, but the overall aesthetic their workplace has. As an entrepreneur or business owner, […]

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  • It’s Time to Plan Your Office Holiday Party

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is approaching quickly, and many are planning how they’ll spend the holidays with their family. With December less than a month away, it’s time for you to become more festive (we hope!) and start putting together your office’s Christmas party. Hosting an annual Christmas […]

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